The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 18,100
€ 36,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 130i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2660
4239
4255 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
18.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6650 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
261 bhp
BMW 130i
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
315 NM
BMW 130i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
5.65 kg/bhp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 130i
48 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
634 mi
Range
397 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 130i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
